When will India play Pakistan? Which team is in? Al Jazeera’s lowdown on the schedule for the T20 Cricket Tournament.
Some of the biggest names of men’s cricket will be active as eight teams gather in the 17th edition of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asian Cup Tournament, held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9th.
Defending Champions India is looking to maintain the crown in the 20-day Twenty20 contest, consisting of 19 matches.
Here’s what you need to know about the team, format and schedule for Asia Cup 2025:
Which teams are playing in the Asian Cup 2025?
In addition to five permanent members of the ACC (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan), three other teams are qualified for the 2025 edition, Hong Kong, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. They are each divided into four two groups.
Group A: India, Pakistan, Oman, UAE
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
What is the format of the Asian Cup 2025?
The tournament will take place in two group stages, followed by a final.
Following the first group stage, the top two teams from each group enter the Super 4, with all teams facing each other in a round-robin format.
The top two teams at the end of the Super Four will be competing in the finals.
Where will the Asian Cup match be held?
Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi will host the game.
When will the India vs Pakistan match and the Asian Cup 2025 final?
Neighbors are scheduled to perform the first encounter of three encounters in a group A conflict in Dubai on Sunday, September 14th.
If both teams enter the Super Four, they will face each other again at the same venue on September 21, and if both will compete in the finals, the third important match will be played in Dubai on September 28.
What is the perfect match schedule for the Asian Cup 2025?
Asian Cup 2025 Group Stage Schedule
Tuesday, September 9th, 6:30pm (14:30pm GMT)
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Zayed Cricket Stadium
Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium UAE vs India
Thursday, September 11th, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Bangladesh vs Zayed Cricket Stadium, Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi
Friday, September 12th, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Oman vs Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
Saturday, September 13th, 6:30pm (14:30pm GMT)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, Zayed Cricket Stadium
Sunday, September 14th, 6:30pm (14:30pm GMT)
India vs Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
Monday, September 15th, 6:30pm (14:30pm GMT)
Hunkong vs Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
Monday, September 15th, 4pm (12:00 GMT)
UAE vs. Oman at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi
Tuesday, September 16th, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai United Arab Emirates vs Pakistan
Thursday, September 18th at 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Friday, September 19th, 6:30pm (14:30pm GMT)
Zayed Cricket Stadium in India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi
Asian Cup 2025 Super Four Schedule
Saturday, September 20th, 6:30pm (14:30pm GMT)
B1 vs B2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
Sunday, September 21st, 6:30pm (14:30pm GMT)
A1 vs A2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
Tuesday, September 23rd, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium A2 vs B1
Wednesday, September 24th, 6:30pm (14:30pm GMT)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium A1 vs B2
Thursday, September 25th at 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
A2 vs B2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
Friday, September 26th, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
A1 vs B1 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
Asian Cup 2025 Final
Sunday, September 28th, 6:30pm (14:30pm GMT)
TBD vs TBD at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
